CAMH Foundation

October 6th - 12th is Mental Illness Awareness Week. We know that everyone deserves better mental health care. This week you can double your impact and help CAMH make that a reality. Donations made to CAMH Foundation from October 6 to October 12, 2024 will be matched generously by EY until their gift of $25,000 is reached. That means your gift will go twice as far in ensuring everyone can get the help they need, as soon as they need it, no matter where they are. Donate and double your impact today at https://ow.ly/brHl50TCufy #NoOneLeftBeind #MIAW #EYCanada

Mental illness can affect anyone and can be just as serious as physical illnesses. As a global leader on these issues, CAMH is here to help you learn as much as we are to provide care. Next week is Mental Illness Awareness Week. In recognition we are sharing evidence-based resources on mental illness for those seeking information and support. Please share this post to help a friend in need. Find more resources on mental illness and addiction to help you or a loved one at https://ow.ly/C50u50Tq90M #NoOneLeftBehind

Psychological Safety will be the theme of this year's CAMH Business Leaders for Mental Health Symposium on October 8th. It will feature a collaborative conversation on psychological safety, interactive workshop and panel discussions.  The panel will explore the impact the digital world has on mental health and the advancements CAMH is making addressing these issues. Learn more about CAMH Business Leaders for Mental Health Symposium at https://ow.ly/FnXM50Tzvr7 #NoOneLeftBehind

Empathy can save lives. For years, Ryan Hughes masked his neurodiversity and used alcohol to numb himself from his mental health challenges. He got the help he needed, when he needed it most. Now, he’s sharing his story to empower others to reach out for help and pave way for the next generation. Read Ryan’s full story at https://ow.ly/fctV50TutJ7 #NoOneLeftBehind

On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, CAMH staff gathered to honour the children who never returned home from Residential Schools, the survivors of that system, as well as their families and communities. Staff participated in ceremonies, learned about sacred medicines, and #Indigenous approaches to wellness. #NDTR #NDTR24 #EveryChildMatters

Meet your guide through the Be Kind to Your Mind program—PYC Co-Founder, Kinndli McCollum! 🧘♀️ Kinndli will lead you in daily meditations designed to lower stress and enhance mindfulness. Her passion for mental well-being and yoga will help you feel supported every step of the way. ✨ Curious to know more? Sign up now and embark on this 21-day journey with us! 💙 🌟 All proceeds from the program will go to CAMH Foundation’s womenmind™, supporting research in women’s mental health. #bekindtoyourmind #poweryogacanada #mindfulliving #yogaformentalhealth #womensupportingwomen #selfcarejourney #pycforacause #mentalhealthawareness #yogaeveryday #meditatewithpurpose #strongbodycalmmind #camhwomenmind

This summer, Jason Kloss has continued to honour his late grandfather who had made the monumental decision to swim across Lake Huron over 30 years ago, by swimming across another Great Lake: the cold Lake Ontario. After coping with the death of his grandfather and then losing his friend to suicide, Jason wanted to focus on his own mental health and be a part of changing the future of mental healthcare for all, including his daughter. He founded Kloss2Cross to swim towards this better future. This incredible long distance swim included ‘wave dedications’ where he dedicated 1km legs of his swim in honour of supporters’ loved ones. Jason has created ripples of impact, surpassing his goal in raising more than $76,000 for CAMH! We are grateful to Jason for his unwavering efforts and to all those who donated to Kloss2Cross to help support mental health and dementia research – thank you! Your support is helping us build better mental healthcare for everyone. A future where no one is left behind. Read Jason’s inspiring story at https://ow.ly/k2fG50Tuyvv #NoOneLeftBehind @kloss2cross Photographer: Vuk Dragojevic

A heartfelt thank you to NBA All-Star DeMar DeRozan and Member of Parliament Marci Ien for joining us at CAMH in an inspiring conversation with Black youth about mental health and his new memoir, "Above the Noise." DeRozan's candid approach to discussing #depression is fostering crucial conversations and inspiring hope. We're incredibly grateful for his continued advocacy to challenge the #stigma that still surrounds #mentalhealth. #MentalHealthisHealth #AboveTheNoise

Last week, the CAMH Foundation hosted an exclusive womenmind™ community event at @archeotoronto. Dr. Liisa Galea, Treliving Family Chair in Women’s Mental Health, CAMH and her team of researchers from the Galea Lab showcased their groundbreaking work, highlighting the incredible work being done on women’s mental health research at CAMH. We heard from womenmind researchers who are investigating timely issues – such as the use of Ozempic to reverse memory loss, the mental health risks of hormonal contraceptives in adolescents and the use of biological signatures to reverse susceptibility of postpartum depression. Together, the womenmind community is fostering a more inclusive space, empowering researchers to pursue their passions and pushing the boundaries of women’s mental health research. A heartfelt thank you to our researchers and womenmind community for their ongoing support and participation. Together, we are creating a future where women have hope for better mental health treatment and outcomes—where no one is left behind. Learn how to join the womenmind community at https://ow.ly/ibrf50TviFV Participating Researchers: Amanda Namchuk Romina Garcia de leon Bonnie Lee Dr. Jennifer E. Richard Dr. Laura Gravelsins Dr. Jesse Lacasse Centerpieces by @pinktwigfloral #NoOneLeftBehind #womensmentalhealth #womenmind #futureofresearch #mentalhealthmatters

Listen to Sandi Treliving talk about why we need to close the gender gap in mental health for research and care. We CAN make a difference. Join us and feel us move that needle. #womenmind CAMH Foundation